Posted on: 12 Mar 2021
[An online spiritual discussion was conducted on February 20, 2021, in which several devotees participated. Some of the questions of devotees answered by Swāmi are given below.]
[Śrī Tinku asked: O Lord Datta! Could You please explain how the following people followed worldly life of justice with their family members and society: Lakṣmaṇa, Bharata, Śatrughna, Śravaṇa Kumāra and King Janaka.]
Swāmi replied: Lakṣmaṇa, Bharata and Śatrughna were the brothers of Śrī Rāma and were devoted souls belonging to the inner circle of God. Hence, serving God alone was the aim of their entire lives. Śravaṇa Kumāra gave an example of the great devotion of a son towards his blind parents. King Janaka was the greatest practical philosopher, who implemented all the spiritual knowledge in his practical life. He proved that theory without practice is useless.